It is important to have a diagram to use as a guide when making changes to a car. A free wiring diagram can be found in the cars maintenance manual, or possibly at as a print out from an auto part store.
My sons 1962 Short Bed is 114 inches center to center
Well, for one thing it was the last year for the generator.
No. The 2wd and 4wd trans cases are compleatly different.
This diagram may be available in the users manual for this vehicle. If not, you can do a quick image search to find it.
Google 1962 Ford pickup and you will see several models.
Nothing would be a bolt on fit. Fabrication would be necessary.
The long bed 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton had a 127 inch wheelbase.
chevy impala
If it has stock-type tires, a 3.08 should work good for economy, and a 3.50 for power.
An automatic transmission to bolt up to the original 1959 6 banger would have to come from a 1962 or older chevy/GMC 6 pickup or passenger car. 1963 and newer is completely different.
1962
I checked my 1962 owners manual and there is no reference to towing.